Comparison

GIF Maker ◐ vs HitMarks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GIF Maker ◐

Easily create animated GIFs from your videos or live photos. Trim segments, apply filters and effects, and share your creations instantly. This app offers unlimited GIF creation without ads.

Highlights
  • Create GIFs from videos
  • Create GIFs from live photos
  • Trim video segments
  • Add custom filters and effects
  • Save and share GIFs
  • Unlimited GIF creation
  • No ads
Features
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Turn any video or Live Photo into a GIF in seconds. No ads, no account, no learning curve. Pick a clip, trim it to the best moment, add a caption, and share it. GIF Maker is the quickest way to make reaction GIFs, memes and loops of your pets, friends and favorite moments. MAKE GIFS FROM • Videos in your library • Live Photos • New videos you record in the app • Videos shared from other apps: tap Share, then GIF Maker EDIT IN A FEW TAPS • Trim: keep just the moment you want • Crop: frame it the way you like • Speed: slow motion down to 0.2× or fast-forward up to 5× • Text: add captions in 10 fonts and any color, then drag them into place • Filters: 18 looks, from Noir and Vintage to Thermal, Glitch and Cartoon • Stickers: 90 stickers and emoji to set the mood SAVE AND SHARE ANYWHERE • Save GIFs to Photos • Send them in Messages, WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, Discord and any other app • Download your edit as an MP4 video too • All your GIFs stay in one place in the app FREE, WITH NO ADS Make as many GIFs as you like for free. There are no ads, ever. GIFs made with the free version include a small watermark. PREMIUM PASS Remove the watermark from every GIF. Choose the Monthly Pass, which starts with a 1-week free trial, or the Lifetime Pass, a one-time purchase. The Monthly Pass is an auto-renewable subscription. After the free trial, payment is charged to your Apple Account, and the subscription renews automatically each month unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Any unused part of the free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Made for iPhone and iPad. Privacy Policy: https://float.support/gif-maker/privacy Terms of Use: https://float.support/gif-maker/terms

About

HitMarks

Features
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HitMarks is a field guide for filmmakers who want to know what to shoot next. Choose a cue and follow a clear story shape: beginning, turn, end. Each shot explains why it works, when to use it and how to capture it. Afterward, keep a note about what worked or make another pass when you’re ready. Use HitMarks with an iPhone, mirrorless camera, pocket camera, action camera or whatever camera is beside you. Nothing needs to connect. With HitMarks, you can: • Find a clear next shot while filming • Build complete stories frame by frame • Tap “Show me how” for practical guidance • Explore a curated playbook of filmmaking techniques • Reflect on each take without scores or negative feedback • Save useful lessons for next time • Work privately without an account, cloud storage or tracking Try two story sessions free. Unlock the complete playbook with one payment. No account. No subscription.

Screenshots

GIF Maker ◐4 screens
HitMarks4 screens

Verdict

The call

GIF Maker ◐ and HitMarks are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GIF Maker ◐ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and HitMarks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
GIF Maker ◐ versus HitMarks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGIF Maker ◐HitMarks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFloat Tech, LLCChris Johnson

Bugs and requests

GIF Maker ◐

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Gif files turn black when trying to trim or crop
  • App crashes when trying to save gifs
  • Inability to share or copy generated gifs
  • Inconsistent performance across iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bring back text editing
  • Add more filters and customization options
  • Improve video to gif conversion quality
  • Implement landscape mode for iPad
  • Restore previous app functionality

HitMarks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

GIF Maker ◐

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Pass$1.991 Month
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time3
  • Lifetime Pass$4.99
  • Lifetime Pass$7.99
  • Premium Forever Promo$29.99
1 purchases

HitMarks

One-time1
  • Unlock the full playbook$9.99

Questions

Is GIF Maker ◐ free?
GIF Maker ◐ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HitMarks free?
HitMarks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GIF Maker ◐ or HitMarks have ads?
Neither GIF Maker ◐ nor HitMarks shows ads.

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